Hitachi VT-FX616A - Manual (Page 28)

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n Press DISPLAY twice to show the counter on the TV screen.
Begin recording or playing back a tape. Notice the counter remains on the screen.
n At the point that you want to go back to, press CLEAR. This resets the counter to 0:00:00.
Press STOP when you are done recording or playing back the tape.
n Press DISPLAY again and an "M" will display below the counter on the TV screen: This
indicates that the counter's memory function is engaged.
Now when you rewind the tape, it will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the
counter. (Notice it moves just past the marker and then back to it.) Press PLAY to watch the tape
from that preselected spot.
n Press DISPLAY to take the counter display off. The spot is still in memory until you set a new
one or until the tape is ejected.
Basic Operations (Recording)
n n n n Recording a Program
Before You Record
n The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning
of this manual.
Copyright Infringement Warning
Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights
governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain circumstances, copyright
law may apply to private in-home taping of copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is okay to
record for personal use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must act responsibly in this
are – check into the matter if you are unsure.
Basic Recording Steps
1. Load the videocassette into the VCR. The power comes on automatically when the tape is
fully inserted.
2. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with a direct
audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.
When a tape is inserted, the Index Plus+ function may operate and the following screen may
appear.
(example)